"contours" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 轮廓

Definition

轮廓指的是构成某物边缘的形状或线条，常用来描述表面的曲线或物体的边界。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用复数，多用于地理（如等高线）、艺术和化妆。常见搭配有“地形的轮廓”、“面部轮廓”。不要与“outline”（大致轮廓）混淆。

Examples

The artist drew the contours of the mountain.

艺术家画出了山的**轮廓**。

We followed the contours of the river on the map.

我们在地图上沿着河流的**轮廓**走。

Her makeup highlights the contours of her face.

她的妆容突出了脸部的**轮廓**。

The hills rolled softly, their contours fading into the mist.

山丘起伏柔和，**轮廓**在雾气中渐渐消失。

The designer adjusted the dress to fit the model's contours perfectly.

设计师调整了礼服，使之完美贴合模特的**轮廓**。

When hiking, you often walk along the contours to avoid steep climbs.

徒步时，你经常沿着**轮廓**线行走，以避免陡峭的上坡。